Tenarishydril Blue Near Flush Connection: Scope

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TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush Connection

Blue® Near Flush
Connection
Scope
These guidelines apply specifically to the use of
TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush connections. In the specific
cases of connections with Tenaris dope-free technologies,
this document addresses products sold and marked
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as Dopeless® and does not address the use of versions
identified as Dopeless® 3.0 or Dopeless® 3.1. If the
product has been procured with any of these newer
IDM Code GDL00273/5 / March 2022
versions please contact our regional Technical Sales team.
This document should be used in conjunction with

the TenarisHydril Running Manual, which is the main
document applicable to the running of all TenarisHydril
premium connections.
Tenaris Field Service Representatives can modify these

guidelines when circumstances dictate. Implementation
will only occur if the representative deems the
modification to be non-detrimental to product integrity.
All modifications need to be clearly explained and agreed
with the client representative prior to implementation
and fully documented in the running report.
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References
.TenarisHydril Running Manual.
.Premium Connection Approved Thread Compounds
.FTD29356.
TenarisHydril
Recommended guidelines for the field inspection of
.TenarisHydril Blue Near Flush Lift Plug TSH-BD-26.0002.

TenarisHydril connections, GDL31457.
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Equipment, Material & Documents
1. Verify the appropriate thread compound is available.
2. Refer to document FTD29356 for a list of

compounds approved by Tenaris.
3. Latest version of the specific Product Data Sheet can be

obtained from Tenaris website. In case this is unavailable,
request the data sheet from the local Technical Sales
representative or contact-tenarishydril@tenaris.com.
Pre-Running
1. Care must be exercised when transporting and

handling Blue® Near Flush connections, like any flush or
near flush connection they are susceptible to damage if
uncontrolled contact with any solid object occurs.
2. Never move or handle pipe without the correct

thread protectors securely in place.
3. Ensure connections are cleaned and free of all debris

and / or contaminants, cleaning methods employed
should conform to the recommendations contained
within the TenarisHydril Running Manual.
4. Verify all pipe and accessories have genuine

TenarisHydril manufactured connections.
5. Visually inspect threads and seal areas prior to

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running, ensuring no damage is evident.
6. On Dopeless® Technology connections check

condition of both pin and box coating ensuring no peel
off or degradation has occurred.
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7. Verify the compatibility of the TenarisHydril Blue®

Near Flush connection with any accessories such as
cement heads, safety valves, cross overs, etc.
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8. Verify material grade of all accessories ensuring

compatibility with main string.
9. Check availability of handling plugs, 3 as a minimum

to allow operation flow, ensure they are genuine
TenarisHydril manufactured.
10. Check the handling plugs are in good condition

and fit correctly onto the pipe.
11. Check single joint elevators have sufficient

clearance to slide over the box expanded area and seat
against the handling plug.

12. Never exceed the maximum lift capacity of the
handling plug, stamped on the plug flange.
13. Refer to the TenarisHydril running manual for the

care and use of handling / lift plugs.
14. TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush connections are

a weight specific design therefore connections and
handling plugs are not interchangeable between
different weights of the same OD.
Inspection
1. Inspection criteria for all TenarisHydril connections
is as outlined in the Field Service Operative Guideline
GDL31457.
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2. Pay particular attention to seal areas.
3. Ensure the pin nose has no tears, gouges or raised

metal.
4. Ensure the pin and box torque shoulders have no

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dents, tears or raised material which would interfere

with correct assembly.
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5. Check for mashes or ovality which may have
occurred during transportation or storage.
Blue® Near Flush Configuration

HOOKED THREAD
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DOPE POCKET
INTERNAL SEAL
EXTERNAL SEAL
TORQUE SHOULDER
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Thread Compound Application
1. Apply a thin coating of thread compound on the pin

connection, fully covering all threads, seals, pin nose and
torque shoulder, the thread form should be fully visible.
2. Apply a thin coating of thread compound on the

box seals.
3. Do not fill the box dope pocket.
4. Use Tenaris approved thread compounds and apply

the friction factor indicated in FTD29356.
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Thread Lock Application

Connections must be clean and dry when applying

thread lock
1. Apply a thin coating of thread lock to the first 50%

of each thread section.
2. Do not apply thread lock on the seals or torque

shoulder.
3. Apply thread compound to the pin external seal.
4. Apply thread compound to the box internal seal and

torque shoulder.
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5. Do not fill the dope pocket.
6. Apply the thread lock manufacturers indicated

friction factor.
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Blue® Near Flush Dopeless® Technology
1. Minor rust or discolouring of the pin connection can

be removed with the use of a clean, dry rag ensuring
the Dopeless® Technology coating remains intact.
2. Minor rust or discolouring of the box connection

can be removed with the use of a non abrasive
plastic scouring pad and a clean, dry rag ensuring the
Dopeless® Technology coating remains intact.
3. Dopeless® Technology connections do not require

the application of thread compound for make up.
4. If for whatever reason thread compound has to

be applied to Blue® Near Flush Dopeless® Technology
connections, whether both pin and box are Dopeless®
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Technology or when mixing a doped connection with a

Dopeless® Technology, proceed as indicated below.
.Apply a very thin coating of thread compound on all

pin threads, seals and torque shoulder.
.Apply a thin layer of thread compound to the box seals.

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Blue® Near Flush Dopeless® Technology

Thread Lock
1. Ideally when running a Dopeless® Technology string
the connections to be thread locked should be the non
Dopeless® Technology variant with the connections
cleaned of thread compound and completely dried,
then thread lock and dope applied as per page 7.
2. When thread locking Dopeless® Technology

connections remove the Dopeless® Technology coating
from the threads on the pin connection where the
thread lock is to be applied.

3. Use a hand or rotary brass wire wheel to remove
the Dopeless® Technology coating from the threads,
ensuring no contact is made with the seal.
4. Leave the Dopeless® Technology coating on the pin

seals, torque shoulder and threads where no thread
lock is to be applied.
5. Dopeless® Technology boxes should be washed with

hot water then dried prior to thread locking.
6. Thread lock should be applied to 50% of the pin

threads of each thread section, as per the diagram on
page 7.
7. The application of thread dope is not required.
8. When assembling Dopeless® Technology

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connections with thread lock, apply the non

Dopeless® Technology torque values, taken from the
standard product data sheet.
9. Apply the thread lock manufacturers

indicated friction factor.
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Torque Application
1. The use of computer make up analysis equipment

is strongly recommended when assembling Blue® Near
Flush connections.
2. Shoulder points for Blue® Near Flush connections.
.Minimum 10% of optimum.

.Maximum 85% of optimum.
.A shoulder point above 85% can be accepted but
should never exceed 90% of optimum torque,
additionally the graph must also display a minimum

delta torque of 5% of optimum.
.Delta torque % = (final torque – shoulder torque) x

100 ÷ optimum torque.
3. Reference torque should initially be set at 5% of

optimum torque.
4. The dump valve should be set at optimum, verify

correct operation on the pipe body prior to first make up.
5. Set the computer turns to 2 initially then adjust as

necessary to attain good graph depiction.
6. Refer to the TenarisHydril Running Manual make up

acceptance section for further explanation.
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7. TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush connections of the

same diameter are not interchangeable with different
weights.
8. If different weight or grade of connections are to be

mixed apply the lower weight or grade make up torque.
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9. When assembling Dopeless® Technology connections

the torques applied must be taken from the Dopeless®
Technology variant product data sheet.
10. When mixing standard doped and Dopeless®

Technology connections apply the torque values
indicated in the table below.
TORQUE
APPLICATION DOPELESS® PIN STANDARD PIN
Standard Apply the higher torque

Box value of Standard / Doped Torques
Dopeless®
Dopeless® Apply the lower torque

Box Dopeless® Torques value of Standard /

Dopeless®
11. The computer make up profile for Blue® Near Flush

connections should be similar to the ones below.
MAX. 6710
6.7
OPT 6100
MAX. SHL 5185 MIN. 5490
TORQUE * 1000 ft-lbs
5.0
3.4
1.7
MIN. SHL 610
0
0 0.23 0.45 0.68 0.91 TURNS
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MAX. 18220
17.5 OPT 16560
MIN. 14900
MAX. SHL 14076
TORQUE * 1000 ft-lbs
13.1
8.8
4.4
MIN. SHL 1656
0
0 0.25 0.50 0.74 0.99 TURNS
Running
1. The use of a stabbing guide is strongly

recommended.
2. Slip type elevators are recommended.
3. The use of a safety clamp is strongly recommended

when running Blue® Near flush connections.
4. The use of a weight compensator is strongly

recommended for chrome, large OD and heavy pipe.
5. To avoid cross threading stab pipe in a smooth

controlled fashion ensuring the pipe is vertical
when doing so, continue to support and stabilise
the pipe throughout the stabbing and make up
operation.
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6. Ensure the back up tong is located below the box

upset to prevent damage.
7. Upon commencement of initial rotation use low

RPM (5 RPM or below) in order to ensure the pipe has
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not cross threaded during stabbing.
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8. If cross threading is evident, immediately reverse

rotate the pipe, completely disassemble, clean and
inspect both connections.
9. Maximum spin in speed should not exceed 15 RPM.
10. Apply power at low RPM (do not exceed 5 RPM)

for final make up.
11. Walk chrome pipe all the way in to hand tight,

then apply tong only for final make up.
Pulling

1. Automatic stabbing system or stabber is highly
recommended to stabilise the pipe vertically.
2. The use of a stabbing guide is recommended to

assist in centralizing the pin to prevent hang up.
3. The use of a safety clamp is strongly recommended.
4. A weight compensator is strongly recommended for

chrome, large OD and heavy weight pipe.
5. Apply the back up tong on the pipe body below the

expanded area.
6. Apply power tong in low RPM (3-5 RPM) to break

the connection, ensuring the pipe is stabilised during
the break and spin out process.
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7. Do not exceed 15 RPM during spin out.
8. Walk chrome pipe all the way out by hand after

initial break.
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9. Visual inspection is recommended to classify the

thread condition, any rejected connections should be
clearly marked and segregated for further investigation.
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10. Apply clean, dry thread protectors after applying
storage compound on clean, dry connections.
11. Storage / thread compound should always be

applied to connections post job, even rejects.
12. Do not apply storage compound to Dopeless®

Technology connections.
13. For long term storage of Dopeless® Technology

connections, refurbishment by qualified personnel is
recommended.
14. Ensure clean, dry, Dopeless® Technology protectors

with seal rings correctly in place are installed.

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Tenaris has produced this manual for general information only. While every effort has been made to
ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this publication, Tenaris does not assume any
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responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury resulting from the use of information and data
herein. Tenaris products and services are only subject to the Company’s standard terms and Conditions
or otherwise to the terms resulting from the respective contracts of sale, services or license, as the case
may be. The information in this publication is subject to change or modification without notice. For more
complete information please contact a Tenaris’s representative or visit our website at www.tenaris.com.
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CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES

versions please contact our regional Technical Sales team.

This document should be used in conjunction with

Tenaris Field Service Representatives can modify these

Recommended guidelines for the field inspection of

.TenarisHydril Blue Near Flush Lift Plug TSH-BD-26.0002.

1. Verify the appropriate thread compound is available.

2. Refer to document FTD29356 for a list of

3. Latest version of the specific Product Data Sheet can be

1. Care must be exercised when transporting and

2. Never move or handle pipe without the correct

3. Ensure connections are cleaned and free of all debris

4. Verify all pipe and accessories have genuine

5. Visually inspect threads and seal areas prior to

running, ensuring no damage is evident.

6. On Dopeless® Technology connections check

7. Verify the compatibility of the TenarisHydril Blue®

TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush Connection

9. Check availability of handling plugs, 3 as a minimum

10. Check the handling plugs are in good condition

11. Check single joint elevators have sufficient

CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES

13. Refer to the TenarisHydril running manual for the

14. TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush connections are

2. Pay particular attention to seal areas.

3. Ensure the pin nose has no tears, gouges or raised

4. Ensure the pin and box torque shoulders have no

dents, tears or raised material which would interfere

occurred during transportation or storage.

Blue® Near Flush Configuration

1. Apply a thin coating of thread compound on the pin

2. Apply a thin coating of thread compound on the

3. Do not fill the box dope pocket.

4. Use Tenaris approved thread compounds and apply

TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush Connection

Connections must be clean and dry when applying

1. Apply a thin coating of thread lock to the first 50%

2. Do not apply thread lock on the seals or torque

3. Apply thread compound to the pin external seal.

4. Apply thread compound to the box internal seal and

5. Do not fill the dope pocket.

6. Apply the thread lock manufacturers indicated

1. Minor rust or discolouring of the pin connection can

2. Minor rust or discolouring of the box connection

3. Dopeless® Technology connections do not require

4. If for whatever reason thread compound has to

Technology or when mixing a doped connection with a

.Apply a very thin coating of thread compound on all

.Apply a thin layer of thread compound to the box seals.

TenarisHydril Blue® Near Flush Connection

2. When thread locking Dopeless® Technology

CONNECTION SPECIFIC RUNNING GUIDELINES

4. Leave the Dopeless® Technology coating on the pin

5. Dopeless® Technology boxes should be washed with

6. Thread lock should be applied to 50% of the pin

7. The application of thread dope is not required.

8. When assembling Dopeless® Technology

connections with thread lock, apply the non

9. Apply the thread lock manufacturers

1. The use of computer make up analysis equipment

2. Shoulder points for Blue® Near Flush connections.